The Quittance blog - Page 6

Updated: November 11, 2022

Scaffolding accidents increased by 9% in one year from 2013 to 2014. What should you do if you have an injury on scaffolding?

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Updated: March 24, 2016

More than half a million British children who have been diagnosed with asthma may need a second opinion, according to new research.

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Updated: February 25, 2016

With around 1,200 similar cases pending in the US and the possibility of thousands more being filed, is the use of talcum powder safe?

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Updated: February 16, 2016

The HSE is prosecuting a production company which left actor Harrison Ford with injuries when struck by a door during filming.

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Updated: November 17, 2022

A Cheshire construction company has been prosecuted and ordered to pay fines and costs of almost £400,000 following a fatal accident in January, 2011.

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Updated: November 29, 2022

A rapid rise in the number of GP surgeries closing in 2015 has affected more than 200,000 patients - an increase of 50% on the previous 12 months.

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Updated: January 10, 2023

Councils are scheduling 15-minute "flying" visits for home care, leaving care staff embarrassed by the level of care they are able to provide to people.

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Updated: November 9, 2022

While it is possible to claim compensation for some psychological injuries through the Courts in England and Wales, an individual's ability to do so is restricted.

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Updated: November 16, 2022

Hoverboards have seen an exponential growth in popularity in recent months, and it is estimated that around 500,000 were bought as Christmas gifts.

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Updated: November 30, 2022

9 million people in the UK are registered as members of a private health and fitness club or a publicly-owned fitness facility.

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